Overview
As a member of the Product Management Team, this position demands an experienced product manager who has successfully led individual product lifecycle development within a suite of products. This position requires a highly articulate and well-organized leader who can excel in managing a large customer base and complex product. This candidate must have prior experience in fostering innovation in a well-established product.
This position will be responsible for the product's strategy, planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering, analyzing and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product roadmap, and working closely with the agile-based engineering teams, sales, marketing, and customer support to ensure customer value and satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. He/she must enjoy spending time in the market to understand the customer, and find innovative solutions for the enterprise configuration compliance and change management markets.
Primary Responsibilities:
Working with cross-functional teams to produce tactical and strategic plans for product development
Participate and lead product planning and execution throughout the entire product lifecycle
Gather, analyze, and prioritize product and customer requirements as well as understanding the competitive landscape
Have proven experience in a successful product that is part of a larger suite of products
Work with other departments to ensure effective launch and sales of products and product versions through all sales channels
Active participation in the product strategy and roadmap for the company's product portfolio
Define and document product requirements; Track customer usage and requirements to ensure and identify opportunities for success
Conduct competitive, product strength and weakness analysis
Define and drive product positioning and value proposition
Lead efforts to train and transfer knowledge throughout the organization
Well versed in management reports, researching market conditions, and trends in the industry
Qualifications
At least 5 years of product management experience
4-year degree in computer science or related field preferred
Must have working knowledge of Cloud computing and SaaS delivery models
Working understanding of the Vulnerability Assessment and Configuration Management markets preferred
Knowledgeable of distribution channels, partner recruiting and management programs is a plus
Working knowledge of UI prototyping tools is a plus
Experience in managing products within a suite is a plus
Knowledge of open-source and Linux are desirable
Experience with a structured product management methodology is desirable
Strong interest and understanding of a variety of agile methodologies, product development
lifecycle techniques, and quality processes is desirable
Ability to travel (approximately 25%) required
Must be able to multi-task and effectively manage deadlines
Must have great attention to detail, highly organized with a focus on quality work
Demonstrate a proven ability to work with SME customers, partners and channels
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be adept at communicating complex subject matter to broad audiences
Management Style and Personal Characteristics
An nCircle Product Manager will be expected to bring a high level of competence in the following categories:
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Adjusts to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality in every aspect of the product owner function; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Implements and refines processes and measurement that promote agility and accuracy through controls and procedures.
This is a high bandwidth function in the company. The successful candidate will be a well organized individual who can delegate effectively and not succumb to or be overwhelmed by the details of the product management function. The role must be constantly looking for ways to deliver the best product that delights and delivers value to our customers. The successful candidate will have proven abilities to excel in execution and deliver on or above plan consistently.
About Us
nCircle offers a dynamic yet casual and fun work environment with corporate offices in the heart of San Francisco. We recognize that our employees are the key to our future as evidenced by our selection as one of the Greater Bay Area's 'Best Places to Work' by the San Francisco Business Times. We offer a unique environment where your ideas are always appreciated and your contributions make an important difference. Because of this philosophy, we offer competitive compensation packages, top-notch benefits as well as stock options to every employee. All of our employees enjoy the ability to make an immediate impact, learn new technologies, and partake in a high-energy, vibrant working environment with extremely accomplished people.